JVC GR-D290 Instruction Manual

JVC GR-D290 - Mini DV Digital Camcorder Manual

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  • JVC GR-D290 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-D290 GR-D270 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the
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    2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (੬ pg. 42) Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. (੬ pg. 14) BATTERY
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    triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an
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    in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand
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    43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing (GR-D290 only 46 Insert Editing (GR-D290 only 46 REFERENCES 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 USER MAINTENANCE 51 CAUTIONS 52 SPECIFICATIONS 55 TERMS Back cover
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    6 EN GETTING STARTED Index 1 BCDE W UV F GX 8P R Q S 9J c d ef g Y KL MT Z N a b hi O j
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    Cover [MEMORY CARD] (੬ pg. 17) Y Battery Pack Mount (੬ pg. 13) Z Shoulder Strap Eyelet (੬ pg. 11) a Speaker (੬ pg. 20) b Grip Strap (੬ pg. 15) c Lens d LED Light (੬ pg. 37) (When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.) e Remote Sensor (GR-D290 only) (੬ pg. 23
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    C Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 25) (Appears and blinks during shooting.) D Card Icon (੬ pg. 25) : Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card. E Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in order of
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    Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.) F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 46) (GR-D290 only) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator (੬ pg. 49) H Date/Time (੬ pg. 34, 36) GETTING STARTED EN 9 I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (੬ pg. 20) BRIGHT
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    you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark or . This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked " " and memory cards marked " " or " " can be used with
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    mini-plug to RCA plug) d USB Cable e Core Filter (for USB cable, ੬ pg. 12 for attachment) f CD-ROM g Remote Control Unit RM-V720U (GR-D290 only) h Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit) (GR-D290 only) i Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) (GR-D290 guide and the buckle.
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    filter until it clicks shut. NOTES: ● Take care not to damage the cable. ● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.
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    in well-ventilated areas. ● Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder. ● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the
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    (੬ pg. 31) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. PLAY: ● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape. ● Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the
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    memory card. MEMORY: ● Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card. ● When the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M", the currently selected image size appears. Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M", you can also turn on/off the camcorder
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    the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the your fingers. The camcorder needs to be or - to select "n", and press MENU. The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears. 5 Press + appears. OPEN/EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out. Erase protection tab
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    A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. (GR-D290 only) Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Label Memory card Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory
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    A Cassette (੬ pg. 16) VIDEO/MEMORY Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button POWER/CHARGE Lamp MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". 4 Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. ● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode
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    "MEMORY". ● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to "W". Also see "TELE MACRO" in MANUAL Menu on page 33. ● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder
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    Zoom Lever (VOL. +/-) towards "+" to turn up the volume, or towards "-" to turn down the volume. NOTES: ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (੬ pg. 22) ● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder
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    (੬ pg. 19) 1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". 3 Set the Power Switch to "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock and press MENU. ● The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is
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    AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 14) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. ● Make sure you adjust the TV sound
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    Control (GR-D290 only) The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (੬ pg. 24) Installing The Battery The remote
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    (U) during video playback. NOTES: ● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. ● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode (੬ pg. 33, "WIDE MODE") for a classic look. STROBE: Your recording looks like a
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    ) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (੬ pg. 13) ● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 17) SNAPSHOT Power Switch VIDEO/ MEMORY Lock Button 1 Remove the
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    in Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. (੬ pg. 28) ● Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full. ● The function "Animation" in the provided software "Digital Photo Navigator
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    OFF", and press MENU. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear. ● To display the indicators again, select "ON". Operation mode indicator Folder/file number You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing
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    Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16) 2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17) 3 Set "SNAP/SLOW" to the desired mode the remote control (provided with GR-D290 only). (੬ pg. 24) . ALL 5 Slide the Power Zoom RETURN Lever towards "T" or "W"
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    camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. (੬ pg. 30) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Power Zoom
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    this may cause the memory card to be corrupted. appears. SHEETS 3 Slide the Power Zoom 00 W RETURN T camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card
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    Screen closes. Menus with Sub Menus m CAMERA (੬ pg. 32) Selected menu icon q MANUAL blinks. (੬ pg. 32) s SYSTEM (੬ pg. 33) Selected function n CAMERA DISPLAY (੬ pg. 34) o DSC (੬ pg. 34) t VIDEO (੬ pg. 35) CAMERA REC MODE - SOUND MODE - 1 2B I T ZOOM - 25x SNAP/SLOW - FUL L GA I N UP
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    to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to "25X" while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X
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    zoom position mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations. For GR-D270 camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. ● "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. ● If "DEMO MODE
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    card being used. (੬ pg. 25) IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480 / [1024 x 768] The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. (੬ pg. 25) NOTE: The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to "MEMORY". DATE/TIME OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date
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    memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the "SNAP/SLOW" selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording. INT.SHOT [OFF]: Disables [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made,
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    as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 34. [ ] = Factory-preset BRIGHT ੬ pg. 16, "Brightness Adjustment Of The Display" ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV When set to "OFF", the camcorder's display disappears. DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON When set to "AUTO", the date/time are displayed
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    off the light. ON: The light is on always. ( appears.) AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark. ( appears.) 2 Press the mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu (੬ pg. 32), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder
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    ● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when "REC SELECT" is set to " / ". (੬ pg. 35) Manual Focus The camcorder's Full Range AF system . Focus adjustment is complete. To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to "A". Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below. ●
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    to automatic exposure control Select "AUTO" in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to "A". NOTES: ● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time When zooming. 1 Set the Power Switch to "M". 2 Set "p" to "MANUAL". (੬ pg. 31) ● The exposure control indicator appears. 3 Adjust zoom so
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    use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions. • "SQUEEZE" in "WIDE MODE" (੬ pg. 33) • "STROBE" in "PROGRAM AE" (੬ pg. 42) • Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 19) • Manual Exposure Control ● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained. White
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    balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed. the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to "VIDEO". 2 Set the Power Switch to "M". 3 Set "v" to the desired mode. (੬ pg to upper right, leaving a black screen. WIPE-WINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a black
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    to " ", but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema
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    dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR's instruction manual.) 4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 14) ● To choose whether or not the
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    the video unit. (Refer to the video unit's instruction manual.) 5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder. NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 14) ● If a blank portion or disturbed
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    images stored on a memory card to a PC. [B] Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software (GR-D290 only), software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use
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    GR-D290 only) Insert Editing (GR-D290 only) The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder's microphone away from the TV, or steps, make sure that "TIME CODE" for "CAMERA DISPLAY" and "VIDEO DISPLAY" is set to "
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    below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC
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    to light when "GAIN UP" is set to "AUTO". HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set "GAIN UP" to "AGC" or "OFF". (੬ pg. 31, 32) Other problems Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. ● Files stored in the memory card are protected. HRemove protection from the files stored in
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    The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. HPush in the memory card a few more times. (੬ pg. 17) The remote control batteries are exhausted. HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (੬ pg. 23) TROUBLESHOOTING EN 49 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining
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    is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. (੬ pg. 30) NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback. CARD ERROR! Appears when the camcorder does not
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    turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications (03
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    for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder. NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. battery pack. Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: ● During use ... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
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    to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette's instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the
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    disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-D290U, GR-D270U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley
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    ) Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s SPECIFICATIONS EN 55 Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette) SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min. For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG (compatible) File size Still image: 2 modes
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    A TV Or VCR 22 D Data Battery 14 Date/Time Settings 15 Deleting Files 29 Demonstration Mode 33 Digital Image Stabilization (DIS 32 DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format 29, 30 Dubbing 28, 43, 44 E Exposure Control 39 I Image Size 34 Initializing A Memory Card 30 Insert Editing 46 Iris
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ENGLISH
GR-D290
GR-D270
LYT1354-001B
EN
TERMS
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
For Accessories
:
INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED
6
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
18
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
25
ADVANCED FEATURES
31
REFERENCES
47
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration,
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(
±
pg. 31, 33)
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